Seneca Women Conversations on Power and Purpose

Hosted by Ambassador Melanne Verveer and Kim Azzarelli, of Seneca Women, this weekly podcast features fascinating conversations with leaders who are using their power for purpose to accelerate women while building a better world.

Sandra Day O'Connor's Legacy of iCivics: A Conversation with Louise Dubé 02/26/2020

Sandra Day O'Connor's Legacy of iCivics: A Conversation with Louise Dubé Sandra Day O’Connor holds a place in history as the first woman to sit on the US Supreme Court. But the retired Justice has another great achievement as her legacy: the creation of iCivics, a series of digital games that teach how democracy works—and that have reached more than 5 million American school children. iCivics Executive Director Louise Dubé joins Kim Azzarelli to discuss Justice O’Connor’s impact, why we need civic engagement more than ever today, and the beauty of living a life filled with purpose. And hear, in Justice O’Connor’s own words, why the next generation’s civic participation is critical to a healthy democracy. /episode/index/show/swconvo/id/13302752

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka on the Road to Equality 02/19/2020

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka on the Road to Equality Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka is the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Executive Director of UN Women. As a long-time human rights defender, she’s been at the epicenter of global efforts to accelerate progress for women and girls. Phumzile joined Melanne at the Seneca Women Forum in Davos to talk about the significance of the historic 1995 UN World Conference on Women in Beijing, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Listen to their conversation about how the Beijing conference put women’s rights on the world’s agenda for the first time, the progress since, and what companies and countries can do to help accelerate gender equality in 2020. /episode/index/show/swconvo/id/13205015

Rick Goings on the Role of Men 02/12/2020

Rick Goings on the Role of Men Rick Goings has been in the business of empowering women his entire career. As the former CEO and Chairman of the multi-billion dollar company, the Tupperware Brands, Rick recognized his company’s success depended on the success of women. Rick joined the Seneca Women Forum at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss his unexpected career path in direct selling, the business case for empowering women at work and the role of men in achieving gender equality. /episode/index/show/swconvo/id/13116206

Katie Couric on Women in Media 02/05/2020

Katie Couric on Women in Media Katie Couric is one of the most successful women in media and has won just about every journalism award possible while overcoming the gender bias that has pervaded much of broadcast media. Katie joined Ambassador Melanne Verveer at Seneca Women’s Forum at the New York Stock Exchange. Hear why news networks need more women, how Katie handles her critics and why she’s dedicated to creating quality content with purpose-driven partners. /episode/index/show/swconvo/id/13019804

Hillary Rodham Clinton and Reema Nanavaty on Women's Economic Independence 01/29/2020

Hillary Rodham Clinton and Reema Nanavaty on Women's Economic Independence Could a small loan and a basic business education lift millions of women out of poverty? The answer is a resounding yes, thanks to the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA), which since 1972 has been helping marginalized women across India get the tools they need to earn and manage their own income. Hillary Rodham Clinton, a champion of SEWA, and Reema Nanavaty, SEWA’s executive director, joined Melanne Verveer at the Seneca Women forum at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Hear how SEWA is helping women achieve economic independence, why implementing simple organizational practices are the key to a successful business and how technology is opening unexpected doors to opportunity. /episode/index/show/swconvo/id/12925046

Ambassador Melanne Verveer on Why 2020 Matters 01/22/2020

Ambassador Melanne Verveer on Why 2020 Matters Drawing on her experience as the first-ever US Ambassador for Global Women's Issues and as Chief of Staff to First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton — Melanne Verveer shares her perspective on why 2020 will be a pivotal year for women. Listen to her conversation with Kim Azzarelli about the hard-won success of American suffragists 100 years ago and hear about the significance of the UN World Conference on Women in Beijing just 25 years ago when Hillary Clinton historically declared “human rights are women’s rights.” /episode/index/show/swconvo/id/12832082

See you in 2020! 12/18/2019

See you in 2020! We hope you’ve enjoyed the first season of Seneca Women Conversations on Power and Purpose. We’re taking a short break for the holidays but will be back with new episodes in the New Year. Happy Holidays! /episode/index/show/swconvo/id/12474935

Muhammad Yunus and Chelsea Clinton on the Power of Social Businesses 12/11/2019

Muhammad Yunus and Chelsea Clinton on the Power of Social Businesses Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus has helped millions of women lift themselves out of poverty through his pioneering concept: microfinance. He built Grameen Bank on the principle that access to capital is a fundamental human right. Yunus sat down with Chelsea Clinton at the Seneca Women Forum to discuss the incredible work that earned him the Nobel, how social business can solve some of the world's toughest problems and why a shift in perspective can change "it can't be done" to "it works!" /episode/index/show/swconvo/id/12474938

James Quincey on Partnerships for Good 12/04/2019

James Quincey on Partnerships for Good The Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, James Quincey knows the economic power of women—as consumers, as participants in the global supply chain, and as employees and leaders at Coca-Cola. James joins Kim Azzarelli to discuss how Coca-Cola is partnering to empower women worldwide, and why it is time to complete the journey to equality. /episode/index/show/swconvo/id/12474896

Dr. Jane Salmon & Dr. Fanny Elahi on the Future of Women’s Health 11/27/2019

Dr. Jane Salmon & Dr. Fanny Elahi on the Future of Women’s Health Alzheimer’s might be considered a "women's disease." Did you know that women make up 2/3 of new Alzheimer’s patients and comprise 60% of unpaid caregivers for those with the disease? And the Alzheimer's epidemic is just one example of why there needs to be a "women's lens" on medical research. Dr. Jane Salmon and Dr. Fanny Elahi join Kim Azzarelli to discuss why adding more women to medical research — both as scientists and subjects — is urgent for everyone’s health. /episode/index/show/swconvo/id/12474881

Jean Pascal Tricoire on the Future of Work 11/20/2019

Jean Pascal Tricoire on the Future of Work Gender equality is critical for any company that wants to succeed today. Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman and CEO of Schneider Electric, a global energy company, joins Kim Azzarelli to talk about how diversity drives innovation, the concrete steps businesses can take to foster gender equality, and what the future of work looks like for women. /episode/index/show/swconvo/id/12474905

Diane von Furstenburg on Designing Your Future With Purpose 11/13/2019

Diane von Furstenburg on Designing Your Future With Purpose Fashion icon, businesswoman and philanthropist Diane Von Furstenberg is a Woman #InCharge. She joins Melanne Verveer to discuss her number one tip on finding strength and confidence, the magic wand we all possess, and practical steps anyone can take to design a future with purpose. /episode/index/show/swconvo/id/12474872

Marc Pritchard on the Power Of Advertising 11/06/2019

Marc Pritchard on the Power Of Advertising As Chief Brand Officer of P&G, Marc Pritchard, helps lead an organization that reaches 5-billion people daily. He talks to Kim Azzarelli about how P&G is using the power of advertising to change the narrative about women and girls, how companies can be a force for good and a force for growth – and why sometimes you just have to take a stand. /episode/index/show/swconvo/id/12474914

Mary Robinson on Women Leading Climate Justice 10/30/2019

Mary Robinson on Women Leading Climate Justice The first woman President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, talks to Melanne Verveer about why climate change is a women’s issue, how female leadership can save the planet, and the simple thing that each of us can do right now that will help shape the future. /episode/index/show/swconvo/id/12474920

Andrea Jung on the Power of Women's Networks 10/23/2019

Andrea Jung on the Power of Women's Networks Never underestimate the power of women’s networks. In this episode, hear from Andrea Jung, CEO of Grameen America, former CEO of Avon and the first woman to be appointed to the Board of Directors of Apple. In conversation with Kim Azzarelli at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Andrea tells how she’s using her power for purpose to advance women entrepreneurs and why she is optimistic about the future of women’s leadership. /episode/index/show/swconvo/id/12474836

Tory Burch on Putting Purpose First 10/16/2019

Tory Burch on Putting Purpose First You can put purpose at the center of your business and succeed; that's what Tory Burch learned when she created a global brand that also empowers and supports women entrepreneurs. Tory's other inspiring message: We should all "embrace our ambition." Hear Tory's conversation with Melanne Verveer at Seneca Women's forum at NYC's Metropolitan Museum of Art. /episode/index/show/swconvo/id/12474947

Valerie Jarrett on When Women Lead 10/09/2019

Valerie Jarrett on When Women Lead We know Valerie Jarrett as the longest, and closest, Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama. How did she make her way to the White House? And what leadership lessons does she have to pass along? Valerie joins Seneca Women at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City to discuss the power of professional networks, effective ways to make progress and pursuing a fulfilling career path. /episode/index/show/swconvo/id/12474959

Arianna Huffington on When Women Thrive 10/02/2019

Arianna Huffington on When Women Thrive Arianna Huffington tells why our always-on lifestyle isn’t working—and how to fix it. Here's her conversation with Melanne Verveer, at Seneca Women’s recent Fast Forward Forum at NYC’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Get tips, and learn microsteps, to avoid burnout, live healthier and happier, and even be more productive. /episode/index/show/swconvo/id/12474860

Madeleine Albright on Women, Foreign Policy and the Role of Technology 09/27/2019

Madeleine Albright on Women, Foreign Policy and the Role of Technology As the first woman to be US Secretary of State -- Madeleine Albright knows better than anyone about the challenges women face to get their voice heard and the importance of using their power for purpose. This conversation was recorded at the 2018 Seneca Women’s annual Fast Forward Forum at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. /episode/index/show/swconvo/id/12474866

Seneca Women Conversations on Power and Purpose

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